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School Programs Classroom Assistant Volunteer Position

Department: School Programs

Position Summary:Individuals will assist Museum staff with facilitated field trips. Responsibilities include assisting and/or teaching lessons to K-5 grade students that integrate science process skills and content. When not facilitating field trips, individuals will participate in program evaluation, development, data entry, and preparation/organization of supplies and materials needed.

Skills and Abilities:• Enjoys working with students• Comfortable managing a large group• Flexible• Timely• Excited about science and literacy• Comfortable learning basic skills to use programs on computers and iPads• Capable of standing or walking for long periods

Training Schedule:NHMU Orientation (choose one)

Saturday Oct. 20, 9:00am-1:00pm

Saturday Nov. 17, 9:00am-1:00pm

On the job observation training in the classroom during your regular shift.

Available Shifts:M-F 9:00 am - 12:00 pmM-Th 11:30 am-2:30 pm

Time Commitment: One shift per week, September 17, 2012 - June 6, 2013